with Cristiano Ronaldo missing an early penalty. The semifinals begin on June 4 with Germany playing Portugal in Munich, followed on June 5 with France vs. Spain in Stuttgart. The final is on June 8.

Zach Lowy delves into their impressive individual and collective development under Luis Enrique and ponders on what it may mean for Portugal’s chances of glory. During the mid-1950s, thousands of ...

Meanwhile, the other semifinal clash will feature France vs. Spain, setting the stage for an electrifying final four. The second leg, played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal, got off to a ...